Burlington High School

Burlington Public School District No. RE-6J
380 MIKE LOUNGE DRIVE
BURLINGTON, CO 80807
217 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Burlington High School, located at 380 Mike Lounge Drive in Burlington, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Burlington School District RE-6J, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a mix of core academic instruction, vocational training, and extracurricular involvement. The facility serves as a central hub for the small Eastern Plains town, fostering a close-knit educational environment where staff often focus on individualized student development and community engagement.

Beyond its standard academic curriculum, Burlington High School is known for its active participation in regional athletics and extracurricular activities, which are integral to the school’s culture. The institution emphasizes a balanced approach to learning, aiming to support both college-bound students and those entering the workforce directly. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere typical of rural Colorado districts, the school strives to instill a sense of local pride while equipping its students with the necessary skills to succeed in a broader, modern landscape.
217
Total Students
10.4
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    103 (47.5 %)
  • White
    102 (47.0 %)
  • Black
    5 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Burlington Public School District No. RE-6J
Phone: (719)346-8455
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 60
Grade 10 49
Grade 11 52
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio